That one photo brings to mind that the day is pregnant with possibilities. But I must make it so.
#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Possibility
#Intention
#Opportunity
#CircleOfLife
That one photo brings to mind that the day is pregnant with possibilities. But I must make it so.
#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Possibility
#Intention
#Opportunity
#CircleOfLife
Breaking these habits requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and intentional practice to respond compassionately to perceived harms.
Are aspirations like these just pipe dreams, castles in the air, unicorns and rainbows?
Osprey, having a moment
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Snapshots of my overcast morning. Overcast is not a word to be taken lightly. Oh, you disagree? Well, ok then.
I walk a middle path between extremes, staying grounded in the present moment rather than becoming lost in future fears or past grievances. Above all, I extend loving-kindness to everyone affected by these changes—including myself.
My Zen practice isn’t an escape from difficult realities but a way to engage with them with wisdom, compassion, and purpose.
From the heights above the bay, the extent of low tide adds an additional palette to the usual scene
#MorningWalk
#Assynt
What I desire most in the midst of these varied activities is to cultivate equanimity, in an experiential rather than conceptual way. I do not think I need any more concepts. Aren’t we all drenched in enough competing concepts?
What would be best, I think, is an experiential path to equanimity involving a practice that helps me observe my reactions to life’s ups and downs without getting swept away by them. What are your thoughts about these kinds of things?
#Monterey
#MorningWalk… (2/3)
“…and I hope that we can work towards healing the divisions in our country and finding ways to address the underlying issues that led to his rise to power.”
Do these responses resonate or sync with your thoughts at the current moment? Do they acknowledge the harm that Trump’s policies caused while also focusing on the work that needs to be done to move past our divisions?
On the other hand, I dedicate time to walking every morning, embracing movement as self-care. My thoughts flow freely during this time - perhaps I’m not an amateur at reflection but rather a person dedicated to developing this skill with each passing day. For too long, I’ve been my harshest critic. No one knows me better than myself, which allows me a unique power to recognize my capacity for growth.
#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#WhereEverYouGoThereYouAre
#PhotosEveryFreakinDay (2/2)
#MorningWalk , and we begrudgingly have to thank the song thrush for the early wake up call. The sun back-lit the landscape in a way I hope comes through in this snap.
Having insisted we wake to his schedule, the song thrush made us take our #MorningWalk early. Probably no bad thing,
Anyway, here is the blighter, singing as though he hasn't wrought havoc on the household
As for Cracked Magazine, while it existed in Mad’s shadow for many years, it had its own stable of characters, though perhaps with less cultural staying power. Just don’t get me started on R. Crumb. That dude’s in the crosswalk in front of me!
Easter Lilies just in time. #wildwednesday #photography #morningwalk #bloomscrolling #yyj
With the rise of remote, and gig-work, and non-traditional schedules, the concept of Hump Day has gotten a little fuzzy. Just the same, there remains something satisfying about reaching this mid-week milestone and knowing the weekend is in sight! Donuts!!
#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#HumpDay
#SimplePleasures
#Rambling (2/2)